SOLUTION: Find the roots of this equation: (8 + 2x)^2 = 144. Please add the steps because I am confused.

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Question 1016161: Find the roots of this equation: (8 + 2x)^2 = 144. Please add the steps because I am confused.
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the roots of this equation: (8 + 2x)^2 = 144
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Find the square root of each side.
8 + 2x = 12
x = 2
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Also,
8 + 2x = -12
x = -10

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